Pro Football Focus hands out grades from Rams' win over the Saints

Entering Sunday’s game, some were doubting the sustainability of the Los Angeles Rams. They had just one win over a team currently above .500 and were blown out by the Vikings on the road.

After knocking off the 8-2 Saints, it’s safe to say the Rams can play with anyone and seriously contend for a Super Bowl. It was their biggest win of the season, playing well on both sides of the ball against a team that had just won eight in a row.

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Pro Football Focus handed out individual player grades from Sunday’s win, and there’s a good mix of offense and defense represented in the top-five.

G Rodger Saffold, 83.6 overall grade

CB Kayvon Webster, 82.5 overall grade

DI Aaron Donald, 81.3 overall grade

TE Tyler Higbee, 80.9 overall grade

WR Cooper Kupp, 80.8 overall grade

Webster probably had his best game as a member of the Rams, allowing just 14 yards in coverage while also knocking away two of six passes thrown his way. His biggest play of the game came in the fourth quarter when he made a huge tackle on Michael Thomas inside the 5-yard line to force a field goal attempt.

Jared Goff, who threw for 354 yards and two touchdowns, just missed the cut in the top five, receiving an overall grade of 80.0. It was one of his best performances of the season thus far, hitting eight different receivers.

He went 7-for-11 for 110 yards at the intermediate (10-19-yard) level and he hit on three deep (20-plus yard) passes on seven attempts, good for another 122 yards. It was one of Goff’s better games of the season and a much-needed effort to help the Rams maintain control in the NFC West.

Everything about Sunday’s win was impressive, particularly on offense. The Rams were balanced despite not having Robert Woods on the field, showing just how deep they are up and down the roster.

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